fortunately

Somewhere along the line, fortune cookies became more like advice cookies. Either way, they’re little treasures to me, and I’ve saved them for ages. The little slips of paper got cluttery though, so I’m stashing them all here in no particular order.

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Grant yourself a wish this year; only you can do it.
2005.06.19 Bowie MD – 44.28.4.28.39.6 chinese char: Painter
 
 
You are one of the people who “goes places in life.”
2005.10.14 Columbia MD 695 20.34.37.36.11.26 Dan’s
 
You will be successful in your work.
2006.10.25 Columbia MD – 8.13.17.19.37-25 with Mo
 
Versatility is one of your outstanding traits.
2005.10.01 Ellicott City MD 870 2.3.15.40.44.29  
 
A pleasant surprise is waiting for you.
2006.11.07 Crofton MD 073 23.28.58.12.15.34  
 
You are heading in the right direction.
2006.04 Richmond VA 329 7.34.18.6.40.38 D or C
 
You are a person of culture.
2008.04.16 Silver Spring MD 617 5.39.4.1.8.41  
 
You and your wife will be happy in your life together.
2008.09.17 Crofton MD 073 10.27.30.43.34.13  
 
Get your mind set…confidence will lead you on.
2008.08.29 Crofton MD 867 15.29.18.2.13 only 5 digits!
 
You will always possess a charm and sense of humor that attracts others.
2001.03.17 Thai Garden (Richmond VA?) 073 3.7.10.31.33.38  
 
You will inherit a large sum of money.
2008.09.17 Crofton MD 088 34.33.10.21.29.14  
 
A merry heart makes a cheerful countenance.
2008.03.26 Crofton MD 932 37.9.34.2.13 only5 digits!
 
A surprise treat awaits you.
2009.02.23 Crofton MD 402 41.31.11.33.32.21  
 
The best prophet of the future is the past.
2008.06.23 Crofton MD 151 5.24.45.26.14.39  
 
You will be free of the heavy burdens your have been carrying. [sic]
2005.05.01 Bowie MD – – with Mom & D
 
You will travel far and wide, both pleasure and business.
2010.01.26 Crofton MD 692 45.21.34.35.40.1  
 
Sign and rejoice, fortune is smiling on you.
2009.01.15 Crofton MD 504 38.44.1.24.26.6  
 
You will spend old age in comfort and material wealth.
2008.02.29 Crofton MD 519 45.40.5.28.26.15  
 
You will be showered with good luck.
2002.05.21 – – 11.15.14.39.44.26 Dan’s
 
Find release from your cares, have a good time.
– – 429 32.8.41.19.20.39  
 
You have an ability to sense and know higler truth. [sic]
2006.08.20 Chinatown DC 765 11.34.86.9.3.76  
 
Speak only well of people and you need never whisper.
2007.12.29 Crofton MD 323 12.6.45.21.13.22  
 
Your life will be happy and peaceful.
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You are going to take a trip to the seaside.
2008.2.14 Crofton MD 339 76.9.5.20.23.26 Dan’s
 
A pleasant surprise is waiting for you.
2008.08.21 Crofton MD 073 23.28.58.12.15.34  
 
Your business will assume vast proportions.
2009.10.16 Crofton MD 631 4.22.25.36.34.10  
 
You are kind and friendly.
2009.02.23 Crofton MD 234 92.5.27.22.7.65  
 
Love is around the corner.
– – 247 20.26.35.39.41.48  
 
A good reputation is more valuable than money.
– – 789 8.14.16.21.26.35  
 
You have a strong desire for a home and your family comes first.
2008.03.26 Crofton MD 091 6.20.21.27.28.12  
 
Your family is young, gifted and attractive.
2009.06.04 Crofton MD 900 45.36.25.6.35.34  
 
You are generous to an extreme and always think of the other fellow.
2009.12.31 Crofton MD 194 43.7.34.19.2.5 Dan’s
 
Your winsome smile will be your sure protection.
2009.01.15 Crofton MD 615 6.19.23.20.3.39  
 
At 20 years of age the will reigns; at 30 the wit; at 40 the judgment.
2008.06.10 Crofton MD 170 15.12.29.1.24.43  
 
A thrilling time is in your immediate future.
2008.05.30 Crofton MD 417 7.42.15.46.9.3